Religious and spiritual abuse

Religious and spiritual abuse, in the context of domestic abuse, occurs when a victim is prevented from carrying out their religious or spiritual practices or are forced to engage in activities that are in conflict with their beliefs. Our religious and spiritual beliefs are entirely our own, and NOBODY has the right to make us act or feel otherwise.

This may include:

Preventing someone from attending their place of worship

Religious discrimination

Preventing someone from worshipping at all or in the way they wish to

Forcing someone to attend ceremonies for a religion which they do not practice

Forcing someone to eat foods that are forbidden by their religion

Destroying someone’s religious texts and articles

Mockery and verbal abuse of their religion

Forcing someone to act in a way which negates their religion

Forcing someone to relinquish their religion

Forcing someone to partake in a spiritual activity or belief which they do not wish to

If you think you are experiencing religious or spiritual abuse please seek help - GET HELP NOW.